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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03

Utica Observer: This is the season Of extrav-
agance in oyercoats The swells Of Washington
are now attired in fur and beaver, and there is
more silk braid on a dudes top coat than on a
lady's street dress. The naval officers es-
pecialy grand in their street attire, and saw
halt dozen of these standing together in the
Ebbitt house last night, and the coats OF the lot
must have cost at least $500. There are single
oyercosts which have cost 81 900, and one of the
diplomats has an overcoat of sealskIn which
would make three good-sized ladies' sacques.
The cheapest fur overco at cannot be bought fol-
less than 800, though there are some shOddy
articles which have fur collar and cuffs at less
figure. Public men are wearing better clothes
than they ever have before, and the dain3 when
the United States senator of the West went
about Washington with a blanket thrown over
is shoulders are gone by.
Senator Edmunds has lately come ont in a
long chinchilla, the bottom of which kicks his
heels when he walks. 1t has blue velvet col
lar, and he has taken lately to topping off his
costume with Derby hat. ingalls, has an ulster
which reaches to his heels, and Senator Sher-
man wears upon cold days magnificent fur
coat which makes him look like Russian lord.
Representative Thomas of Illinois has a great
coat of beaver fur. with the fur on the outside
and Ben Butler was here the other day in fur
coat of this same character. which made him
look like an EsQuimauX grandmother.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03
DISAPPOINTED BY LOWELL.

CHICAGO, Feb. 22.-James Russell Lowell wss
greeted at Central Music hall this afternoon by a
brilliant audience, assembled TO hear him deliver
an address on American Politics" Every seat
in the hall was taken long before the time MIR.
League club, Gen George w. Smith, introducing
Mr. Lowell, explained that the address was the
first af an annual series under the auspices OF
the club, the idea being to inaugurste, II posi-
ble revival OF the general RECOGNITION of
the birthday Of Washington, and Guilt
vate among people higher political
culture. Mr.. Lowell, on coming forward
was greeted with prolonged applause. He said
that he had been given the choice of the subjects
politics or lterature-had chosen the former,
and written an address: but now he found him
self in a delicate position He was before a
mixed audience, aud as he was in the habit of
expressing himself quite emphatlcally an ad-
dress on politics might wound the feelings OF
some In the audience. So he had concluded to
change the programme. The speaker then pro-
ceeded with dissertation on Richard Ill, max
ing no illusions to politics, American OF other
wise. To say that the audience was greatly sur
prised is to put the situation very mildly.
few people left the hall. but the address re-
ceived from the majority OF the audience Hose
loudly applaEded. An elaborate banquet was
rendered TO Mr.. Lowell tonight by the Union
League club The principal speakers were Con-
gresham elect JeEu Baker, Gen. Lucius Fair
child and MIR. Lowell. The remarks of Mr.. Low
I'll were wholly devoted to a discussion of the
various phases of politics in this country. The
burden of the speech was that the so-called
practical politician" and the corner-grocery
politician must CO.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03
Misadventure of Bridal Counla

From the London World.
A newly-married pair, who arrived on
Their honeymoon trip at celebrated
Scotch watering-place when accommo-
dations were at premium, had a
mattress spread for them by a com.
passionate inn.keeper in one of his
bathrooms. In the middle of the
night the house was alarmed by loud
shrieks proceeding from the nuptial
chamber. What was the msttar9
Well, this: The young bride. wisbino
to ring for a servant, had caught hold
OF what she supposed to be the bell.
rope and pulled it smartly. Unhap-
ply for her and her spouse. it was the
cord OF the shower. bath over their
neads, and forthwith down plunged
such a deluge of cold water as
would throw damper upon the most
devoted honey making couple. Her
husband, in dismay, caught frant.
lcaiiy at another cord on his side nj
the extemporized couch, but the onIy
response was an equally liberal delure
Oh water, this time nearly boiling hot,
Inc unhappy pair then screamed in
unison. When theservants came thew
found the floor of the room Hooded
with water, and the wife was perched
like a monkey on her husbands back
utterlng the most lamentabie cries
whiie her good man was fumblino
about in the dark trying his best ia
ind the door.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03

The pestilence, supposed to be chol
ara, which has been raging in certain
sections of South America for several
weeks, is making steady advances &C
rording to late mail advices, though
the telegraph has had little to say
about it. Its progress has been from
the River Platte countries TO the ives
and northwest coast. 1t is said tina,
the deaths in San Felipe, Chill, a city
Of 10, 600 inhabitants, have averaged
sixty-two rday. There seems moth
ing to prevent the extension OF tn
pestilence to Peru and the countrie
Of the North, and it appears to be onl.
question of time as to when it vii
reach the Isthmus.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03
HOUSE.
A MAD RECTOR.
Not in session.

~. Charles w. Ward, Formerly OF WI"
on.. snoots His Wife and Himself FER
E.,,,,,v and Tries TO XIII His Little
Daughter. ~
New YORK, Special Telegram, req .
Few. Charles w. Ward, rector OF the fro'e'-
tant Episcopal church at Engiewooo' n y,
I'm what seems to have been nj Oh Hen'a
alteration, shot his wife early TINS ihot liins'
fred once without effect at his little oauen-
ter and then turned his pistol upon himself IL
There is nothing in Mr.. Wards character u
past record to explain this bloodthirsty SUI
eidal mania He has been known as an
amiable and successful rector tnrouRh
the whole course of a brilliant career ne eh -
about forty years old ana IN .ne
nrime of health and mental powers
He was formerly pastor of parish az VI
mona Mimi Last August he marfleu MI5S
Van Schaick of Undertook, thls slaue. nc
had lost three wives and two chldren WEE
still living, Bessie, aged SIX anu Ward
boy still younger MI wary
has been complaining OF insomnia AM
saturday and Sunday was extremely ifrlt-
ahle About $50 this morning he suddenly
Jumped up and announced MS lntehnoh y.
gong to New York He told ms wIe sne
he was serious and pIotesIea az
be got his revolver and told neI nc
would give her until he could count iye 70
change her mind The noise aroused MISE
Hill. the housekeeper, and the aauRnvel
Bessie. who came running into tne
room. sOne, two, three" said the madman'
sFor Gods sake, Ollie" broks out Miss Hiii.
sspeak to him" But the rec6or's wlie
renamed perfectly still with head turned
away. Sour, fiye," cried the maniac, ano
then lowering his pistol, fired at his vile;
Mrs. Ward Jumped to her feet with tine pIooo
trickling from wound in her throat Just pa
time to see her husband level tne
pistol at his daughter She trieo
to throw herself between them. but ne nreo
quickly and missed Then he placed tne
pistol to mis- own head, fred and fell Inc
neiphbors were aroused and doctors were
soon on the scene Everything was done 70
relieve Ward and his wife, but both are In an
extremely critical condition. part OF mrs.
Wards face where the bullet struck, Is par,
allied, and the doctors fear that the WOUND
Will result in lockjaw The clergyman himself
had put the muzzle of the pistol close
above the right eye and meant %
fire onward into the brain lht
ball struck sideways instead. penetrating
only an inch and n half, lodging fast against
the right temple bone. His condition Is sen,
ious. but less dangerous than that OF MS
wife
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03

In 1882 John Spran was appointed
Postmaster at Big Spring. Shelby
rounty, ILL.,, and he held the place fol
fifty-four years. Soon after the elec
ton OF Cleveland Uncle Jack though q
Democrat, sent in his resignation,
and new man has lately been ap
pointed in his stead. The Office is a
small affair, and Sprain never kept re.
cord of the business except in hi:
mind, but at the end OF each quarter
he promptly RENTED to the authors
ties at Washington the amount due
the Government. A short time ago hi
received a Government warrant fol
s170, in payment for his services a:
Postmaster for fifty-four years.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03
AUBREY's RIDE
Eight Hundred Miles ON Horseback In Five .
and Thitcrn Hours.

Eight Hundred Miles ON Horseback In Five .
and Thitcrn Hours.
From the st. Louis Re publican
NJ. Alexander Majors, the piones
freighter and stager of the great Wes
recounted the story OF Auoery
famous ride from Santa
n. NJ, to Independence, Mo-, the
ter place at that time being the poe
fro IL which freighting was do1
drought the West and South to
Pacific slope.
aubrey was French Canadia
small of stature, but compactiy osei55
and at that time was not over
years. He made the ride on non
back between Santa Fe and lndepe
dence on two different occaslo'
The first time. 1S49 on wager
81, 900 that he could make the
in eight days. The distsn
was 500 miles. He accompiisl
it at the expense OF the lives ofacoa
lie of horses and won his wager.
second lime he wagered that he coz
make the ride in six days. Ihls
in the summer of 1850. de leit
ia Fe early in July. In older 20
his wager 1t was necessary to rae
average of over $50 miles per day
that is every twenty-four no y
The wager this time was Sz:o
Aubrey made arrangements VIA
semi-monthly stage that was tneh $
ming between Independence ana
Ia Fe to bring him several bon
from Independence. There were u
two or three stations on the roaa
tween the two places at tina. .''
and his arrangements were sucn g
allow MIN to change horses ~
once every twenty-four ~
This was Aubrey's famous ride
it was the talk OF the whole Ness
country for years. He made u y
days and thirteen hours, ana
always belived that he was the
man in the world that couhi haso
complished it. His endurance
wonderful. Think of being steaauI
the saddle and riding at the spee
did for almost six days.
Aubrey's death was tragic. DC
a very good friend in Santa re nas
Waitman-Major Waitman-wno
publishing a paper at Santa re.
brey used to buy Sheppard diise
to California. Once when he y
one of those trips Waitman Puo'
ed a small paragraph IN regard 20
brey that the latter did no.
When Aubrey returned they mel,
stepped into a saloon to take 2 =.
together. Aubrey referred to tnes
and when Waitraan replied Aus
called him ALTAR Mailman rel'
by dashing the contents OF his ~
Aubreys face. Aubrey reached -.
revolver but Waitman was too Y
for him, and plunged knife iIi.o
heart. Aubrey dropped dead on
spot, and Waitman was clearer
plea OF self,defence.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03
SEIZED,BY MORMONS

OMAHA, Special Telegram. Feb lS.-Frou
u reliable private letter received in this
city it Is learned that on Jan,
80 band of eighteen Mormons
armed to the teeth and headed by the
notorious Lot smith, of Mountain Meadow
massacre fame, went to the store and ranch
OF Edward Stone, at wild spot near Tula
City, Ariz, and demanded the unconditional
surrender OF the premises and belongings,
Inc Mormous were left in full nos.
session OF the store and ranch, and
stone sought means to invoke the aid of the
governor OF the territory and the sheriff of
the county. When heard from he was en-.
route for Flagstaff and Prescott, the former
zoo miles away, to invoke the aid of the
governor
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03

1t is going on two years since Max
well the murderer of Preller, was
brought back to st. Louis, Mo-, as al
escape from justice. After a long de
lay he was tried, convicted and sen
fenced to be hanged. Then. through
the Intervention of legal technicalities
his case was held in allegiance unit
the public at large had mostly forgot
ten that such man as Maxwell eve
existed, until their memory was re
freshed by the perusal ofthe following
dated st. Louis, 1.-THE Supreme Cour
granted a stay of execution until Apr
LIST next to ii. NJ. Brooks, alias Max
WE'LL" Supposing the case to be call
ed ut the time fixed, no assurance j
furnished that there will not be still
further delay.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03
In China the ancestral home OF the

In China the ancestral home of the
family OF Contucius, built about 600
b. C.' and continuously occupied ever
since by successive generations ofthat
family Tor twenty-five hundred wears.
was in excellent condition until a few
months ago, when it was DESTROYED by
nre. 1t Is doubtful whether there is IN
Europe, Africa or western Asia a sin
gle building erected before the Chris.
tlan era which has been continuously
occupied since that time, or is SO vii
preserved as to be now fit for occn.
other. Pe'o VI any
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03


The Pennsylvania railroad, it j,
said, is convinced by its experiments
that the reduction OF work on Sun
day to the lowest possible amount in
ereases theprofits ofthe road. From
8 o'clock Saturday night to midnight
on Sunday no freight trains are rur
except live stock. The number ofpas
senger trains have been reduced and
repairs at the shops are down, except
in case OF positive necessity. Th'
effect OF this policy has been to maxi
d briskey, more Industrious and
efficient set of employees, who arr
able to accomplish more in six day.
than was formerly done in seven
And in other ways it is found to pal
from a money point OF view, aud tn
experiment viii be continued as
permanent policy.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03

Gen. 0ssssu,
denee in Washington o, r..
Martin Turner, aged fifty and a widower,
recently OF Lowell, Ind, but now a resident
OF South Chicago, is credited with the
quickest courtship on record in that town.
One morning upon leaving his house he met
and was introduced to Mrs. Nandervort.
aged forty. a widow. They were mutually
snitten, and in the afternoon Mr.. Turner
called, offered himself, was accepted, and
the next noon they we're married.
The river and harbor bill, MS amended
and passed by the senate, directs the chief
engins to have made the following sur
veys in Minnesota with view to future
improvements: Mississippi river, between
st. Paul and st. Anthony falls, to ascertain
the most practicable method OF
permanently improving it; the Red
River OF the North and the
lakes tributary to the said river, with a
view OF retaining the waters by means OF
dams: the Minnesota river, from its
mouth to Mankato, to ascertain the best
method OF making navigable this river.
Gov. Leslie OF Montana has granted a
respite Of thirty days to Harding, the
stage robber.
Heary Messeman shot and killed r. j
| Kicking Cincinnati boarding house keep
err. Messeman was drunk and wanted to
see his brother, who was asleep in the
| house. Kicking refusing to wake him up,
was shot by Messeman.
Benjamin +. Taylor, who is well known
throughout the west for his lectures and
literary productions is lying dangerously
| i'll at his home in Cleveland, Ohio.
COMMISSIONER OF Patents, Montgomery,
| intends to resign his position and retire
| from Office within few weeks time. Mr.
| Montgomery has found the legal duties oi
his position congenial and pleasant; but
! the demands OF Office seekers, 1t is said, DC
/ cupy SO mach of his time, and male the
| position so irksome and disagreeable that
| lie proposes to resign and resume his Law
practice at his home in Michigan.
Severe shocks of earthquake are felt al
Nice and several other Italian cities, anC
many persons were killed and injured.
| Special service in memory Of the deati
of Cen Gordon at Khartoum was recently
held at All Saints church London.
Henry Ward Beccher has made $3.50,
600 out OF his lecture tours.
The late authoress, May Agnes Flemin.
OF New York, left S50, 600 to be used in tht
education of her two sons.
The secretary OF the treasury has sent t.
the house statement OF the compensa
tions OF the customs officers at variou,
j ports The statement showed what tn
following collectors realized for the yeai
ending June 80: Burlington, Iowa, j
France, $500. 30; Dubuque, r. Armstrong
$475. 80; Duluth, Mimi, V. Smoth, 81, 091.
30: La Crosse, William r. Finch. S1.o4S.
35; Milwaukee, c. Kerr 81, s62.o0; A, w
Hall. $562.50; Minnesota, j. Bookwalter
$4,000; A. Guernon. 81, 1890; Montans
and Idaho, 7. A. Cummings, S1,011.00
Superior. c. Y. Osborn, salary, $4,000
c. II. Call. S1.623.o0.
The new duchesse de Dino. formerl,
Adele Livingston and then Mrs. Stevens o
New York, owns castle near Paris TO
which she paid S175, o06.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03

The recent rough weather was not
confined to the Land. 1t extended to
and across the ocean. The steamer
aibernian arrived in New York from
Glasgow after a tempestuous voyage
pf seventeen days-a tedious trip in
.hese times of fast sailing. A number
,f other vessles reached port after
.Fery rough experience with gales at
tea. 1t is to be, feared more serious
sesults Of storm will be reported.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03
A Cold Raptism

chicago Herald: Talking about sudden
changes OF the weather. said a man from South.
ern Nebraska, let me tell you of an experiences
we had last fall At Milford Seward county.
where live, we'd been havin' religious revival.
an was one OF The ieadin' spirits in the work.
Serts an set day long toward the last o,
october for grand baptiZin' in the Big RIns
river. IL came on accordin' TO programme but
1ust as Elder Smith ducked the Widder Smell
she weighed about two hundred. I'm an unre.
pentant sinner If the weather didn't turn cold
that very minute, and froze so much ice on ths
away. '"o i0e
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03

1t is encouraging to know that one
measure which will add to the nations
licenses has become law. This is
;he act TO appropriate 100000 a
rear for the militia OF the different
States. 1t is not large amount, to
Sc sure, when it is divided up among
;hirty-eight States, but it is much
more than the nation has besn con.
ributing to this object in recent
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03

In the columns of the Detroit
Press devoted to religious mteh1s'
there appeared a couple Of weeks
the names of twenty-three women
nounced to preach in different z
of the country. This circulms''
reminds a worthy brother that =
years ago he was asked to give oe
notice on Sunday moring to h'sps
that in the evening woman =,
address them on the subject OF
perance. He was ashamed 70 3
such an announcement, ard ne
out notice and had it put W
read: cat early candle LIGHT tness
be a meeting held here. at when
will attempt to crow IN the eau
tenn perance. God willing.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03
Negro Pages in washington.

Savannah News: New York girls are hard to
beat when it comes to a question of new
wrinkles, but the Washington girls are fully ca
pable of keeping up their end of the procession
The bill to provide every member of congress
with a clerk seems to have imbued every girl in
Washington with the idea that 1t would be quite
the proper thing 20 have young negro boy for
a page to answer the door bell, run errands and
follow her on her shopping tours like dis
mounted outrider The idea has caught the
popular fancy. and black pages in full livery are
all the rage Clothed in gay colors, with crests
initials on the large buttons, the little darkes
now to be seen everywhere about the city,
following their mistresses their shopping
tours or when they go calling, and on reception
days stand at the door with silver waiter for
the reception of cards. 1t is very hard. how
ever, to discipline them, and on one or two oc-
casions they have made statements to visitors
which caused great deal of trouble. especially at
the house of brigadier general, where the Wis
ator was told. after waiting some time: can't
find missus. though she was here just now, bnt
guess she must have seen you coming and
slipped out the back way,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03

In his monthly report on the pro
.ress of work on the Pension Building
Gen. Meigs gives some interesting
igures. The great hall can seat c, S61
men. the four galleries 4,446 men
making the total seating capacity o
the great haii and its galleries IL, 30I
ncn. In the great hall and it's galleries
there is close standing room for 80,
$50 men. In the whole building, clos,
packed, 80, $50 men could be seated
and 1000 men could stand.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03

The board OF railroad commission
FRS has made public its report on the
recent Vermont Central disaster. 1t
,ccords with published reports of the
disaster, and finds that broken
iail, the defects of which were not visi.
Die, caused the sleeper Pilgrim to
cave thetrack and probably break an
axle. 1t recommends the use ofsteam
and electricity to heat and light cars.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03

JOLIET, H., Special Telegram, Feb. % "A
Utah divorce. Chicago girl who became
Wife No. l. a Minnesota maiden who was Wife
No. 2, and Livingstone county sheriff were
the means of landing in the penitentiary to-
day Edward d. Tucker, dudish- blocking
Chicago commercial traveller for n promi-
on a charge of bigamy and sentenced for
three years. Tucker married his first wife
in Chicago. but after few months met a
girl in a Minnesota town whom he thought
he could love better. so he went TO Utah and
procured Whist he thought was q legal di-
vorce. Tucker then married the Minnesota
lady and they settled in Kankakee In the
course of time Wife No. / became aware
of the Kankakee establishment and had
Tucker arrested. He produced the Utah di-
vorce but could not make 1t stick.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03

Colonel James II. Rion, who died in
South Carolina last December, declar.
ID on his deathbed that he was the
son OF the Dauphin of France
who would have been Louis XVII
but for the French revolution. The
proofs are said to be in the possession
,f his family, who win soon make
.hem public.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03

The leading officers of the Pennsyl-
vania- Railroad Company, after a
engthy discussion of the interstate
commerce bill, decided unanimously
shat the measure was very favorable
10 the road and would result in much
additional profit. There are other
railroads which do not take the same
REV of the effects OF the law.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03

There wss only one vote AGAINST the
submission OF a Prohibitory amend
aent in the Alabama Senate, and in
she Tennessee House the vote stood
81 forsubmission to 4against. Alarge
lumber who voted for submission
laid they would not vote for prohibi.
ion
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03

John L. Sullivan, who pledgrd him
'elf not to touch a drop for a year,
iiook adrop too much in Boston
asst week, aud made a drunken
spectacle of himself on the street.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-03

Prospects OF peace in Europe during
shecoming spring and summer are very
aint. In France, at any rate, the III.
nors OF war are not regarded as can
ards got up for speculative purpose.